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How to change or set a unique notification sound for WhatsApp on an android phone

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How to change or set a unique notification sound for WhatsApp on an android phone

We recently wrote a guide on how iPhone users can set a unique tone for a specific WhatsApp group, today, we are going to do the same for android users. WhatsApp has grown to become a must have application on every smartphone, and let’s face it, it’s the most used messaging app on smartphones out there. And while the App brings some real features to those who need it, we are living in a world that’s full of various WhatsApp groups for different reasons. Sometimes if you have many of these groups on your account, keeping up with notifications can be a menace.

Today, I’ll show you just how you can set a unique ringtone for a specific WhatsApp group. You can then know when there’s an important notification worth checking out immediately or maybe not so important for you to leave whatever you’re doing. And as explained in my earlier tutorial, I have set different notification tones for various WhatsApp groups that I belong to. Most of my tones are set according to the purpose of that particular group

For example, I have a different tone for my church WhatsApp group, staff WhatsApp group and of course my welfare group which I don’t consider so important. We can all agree, you’ll be safe giving notifications from a staff WhatsApp group than let’s say welfare group or alumni groups. Staff notifications may need immediate attention than let’s say welfare groups. And church groups will need undivided attention when reading messages or answering them.

Here is a simple guide on how you can set a unique ringtone for your various WhatsApp groups on an android device. The process is simple and doesn’t require any third-party app as its baked right inside the app itself.

How to change or set a unique notification sound for a specific WhatsApp group on an android phone.

  • Launch your WhatsApp application
  • Identify the specific group that you intent to set a unique ringtone
  • Tap on the group to open it
  • At the top right, tap on the three dots to reveal more menu items
  • Tap on Group Info then proceed to select Custom notifications on the next page
  • Check the box next to Use custom notifications
  • Under Message notifications, tap on Notification tone to change or set a unique notification sound

Safaricom automates bill payments with MPESA Bill Manager for Businesses

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Safaricom automates bill payments with MPESA Bill Manager for Businesses

Safaricom has introduced a service that will help landlords, schools and other businesses to automate bill payments dubbed – MPESA Bill Manager. The new service will provide a platform for institutions as well as businesses to issue electronic receipts, a single point where they can view bills, receive reminders and automate payment of bills.

Institutions such as schools will be able to customize different types of fees including tuition, school trips, lunch and transport among others. The management can also decide to automate fee reminders to parents or guardians. Management of fees in schools has remained complex even though most institutions have already automated major functions. The MPESA Bill manager will alleviate most problems associated with manual fee management.

On the other hand, landlords and agents can issue rent payment reminders to tenants and reconcile such payments once they’ve been made on the MPESA Bill Manager. Additionally, utility providers such as internet and water will have an opportunity to automatically bill customers when their payments are due, including viewing and managing pending bills.

Speaking on the new service, Safaricom’s CEO Peter Ndegwa said the MPESA Bill Manager will empower may Kenyan businesses such as schools and landlords in digitizing their businesses beyond just payment collections. Ndegwa added the service will enable these businesses to keep records by issuing digital receipts for each payment made. He further acknowledged the telco’s ambition was to empower customers with a means to easily manage and keep track of payments.   

Payments received through the service will be reconciled with an option to manually add more payments. When a customer makes a payment, they’ll receive an SMS reminder whenever a new bill is generated or when the next bill is due.

How to access MPESA Bill Manager

MPESA Bill Manager will be available to all businesses using Lipa na MPESA service free of charge. The platform can be accessed by logging into the following link;

Link: https://billmanager.m-pesaforbusiness.co.ke

Additionally, text messages of bills and invoices will be generated and sent by the platform to customers at no additional cost.

MPESA Bill Mnager can also be accessed using a USSD Option by dialing *334#, then selecting Bill Manager Option under Lipa na MPESA. Since the platform will automate every bit of bill payment, customers won’t have to queue physically to make these payments and later be compelled to present paper work confirming the same.

Huawei mobile is set to introduce the Y7a with fast-charging capability in the Kenyan market

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Huawei mobile is set to introduce the Y7a with fast-charging capability in the Kenyan market

Huawei mobile is set to unveil the Y7a with a massive 5000mAh battery and fast charging capability in the Kenyan market. The device comes after the Chinese phone maker unveiled a similar Y9a device back in 2020, which had a slightly smaller battery, smaller display panel but with great internals including larger RAM. According to the tech giant, Kenyans should expect the new Huawei Y7a to hit retail shelves somewhere in early February 2021.

One of the flagship features on the device is the ability to charge in a few minutes, thanks to Huawei’s 22.5 W SuperCharge. The manufacturer indicates, users will be able to experience up to two hours of watching videos with just 10 minutes of charging. Additionally, Y7a comes with a large 5000mAh battery which works in tandem with intelligent AI power-saving algorithm, to give users up to 38.2 hours of 4G calling, 16.6 hours of online video playback and 12 hours of 4G browsing the internet. SuperCharge technology had missed out on most budget devices, but it’s good to see Huawei introduce this awesome feature to the category.

According to Huawei Mobile Kenya country head Mr. Jim Zhujie who was speaking on the imminent launch, the company was bringing SuperCharge technology to mid-range segment to accord users in the category some awesome features that were previously left out for high-end siblings. Zhujie also added the device was equipped with a larger battery that would take care of heavy users.

Additionally, Zhujie acknowledged that phones have become an integral part of our daily lives, used in commuting and travelling to business trips, which makes them never leave our fingertips. He indicated that this was the main driving factor that made the company to bring super-fast charging and large battery capacity in the budget segment.

How to check your data usage statistics on your phone from Safaricom’s Data Statement

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How to check your data usage statistics on your phone from Safaricom’s Data Statement

Ever wondered how your bundles are used on your mobile phone? Safaricom has a new nifty feature that allows subscribers to get a data usage statement highlighting how much data was used by each application on their mobile phones. The feature breaks data usage by each mobile application for a specified timeframe; for example, you can check how much data was consumed by WhatsApp or Facebook or YouTube through a certain period of time on your mobile phone.

Why would you need a data statement?

Just like an MPESA statement or a bank statement for that matter, a data usage statement is just as important to help in planning and also to bring some transparency on how your data was consumed. You can choose to limit how much data a certain application uses based on such statement, for example limit YouTube streaming only when you are connected to a WiFi network. It also identifies rogue applications that often-run background activity that may consume data unnecessarily.

How to get a Safaricom data bundles usage statement

You’ll need to be connected to a mobile network to access this feature. Ensure your mobile phone has some data and enable mobile data then proceed with below steps to see how much data was consumed by mobile applications on your device in a specified period.

  • On your mobile phone, dial *544#
  • Then select Balance from the menu
  • You should receive a text message shortly with current data bundle
  • Inside the text message, you should see a link: https://safaricom.com/account/usage
  • Click on the link, while you are connected to the internet via mobile data
  • You can then proceed to select a timeframe for the statement
  • A statement will be shown with top apps and how much they individually consumed.

KRA to rely on web-based anonymous reporting system – iWhistle to net tax cheats

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KRA to rely on web-based anonymous reporting system – iWhistle to net tax cheats

The Kenya Revenue Authority has started collecting tips from the public in an effort aimed at netting tax cheats as it works towards meeting its tax collection target. The Authority is tasked to raise close to 900 billion shillings within the second half of this fiscal year, a target that seems impossible especially after falling short by double digits in a period before. It has therefore implemented several measures to ensure it does meet its target, including unveiling a web-based anonymous reporting system dubbed iWhistle that will allow members of the public as well as staff to report various forms of tax cheats.

iWhistle will become functional during the second half of this year, a feature that has been in the works since 2013. KRA intents to have more public participation in reporting various forms of tax cheats, thereby increasing tax collection to meet its set target. The system will upgrade previous methods that public could use to report tax cheats such as emails, phone calls and walk-ins. According to the Authority, these forms of reporting were long, tedious and did not allow anonymity. In contrast, iWhistle provides full anonymity and works by autogenerating an identity that informer uses to access the portal to report and follow up on the progress of their report.

How to report Tax cheats using iWhistle

  • Access the portal by going to https://iwhistle.kra.go.ke
  • Then click on REPORT NOW
  • Create an account using anonymous User ID and Password
  • Proceed to report the incident by entering parties involved
  • You can follow up on the portal on progress of your report

KRA is also relying on compliance enforcement as well as new revenue streams to boost its revenue collection. Due to the pandemic, several measures were put in place to ease the burden on Kenyans including tax reliefs on low-income earners. Most of these measures came to an end starting this January 2021, giving the authority hope to meet it’s set target for tax collection.

Here is how to enable Faiba’s eSIM feature and currently supported devices in Kenya

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Here is how to enable Faiba’s eSIM feature and currently supported devices in Kenya

JTL customers can now utilize Faiba’s eSIM feature that allows to have a non-physical SIM card on their compatible devices. The functionality is available on devices built-in with a special chip that allows for reprogramming to have network and personal information stored on the device itself rather than a separate swappable SIM Card. It was first rolled out in western countries such as the US but has slowly gained traction and introduced in other countries now including Kenya.

Kenya’s Faiba 4G has rolled out the feature to customers who want to have an embedded SIM card on their devices rather than a separate chip. This will effectively mean; customers can have more than one network on their devices without necessarily having two separate SIM card slots. For example, you can have a physical SIM card from Safaricom for MPESA purposes but also add an eSIM from Faiba 4G for internet or voice calls, making sure you have the best service from the two service providers.

How to enable eSIM functionality on your compatible device

  • To enjoy this feature, you’ll first need to ensure that you have a compatible device and visit any of Faiba’s shops countrywide.
  • Next, you can decide to swap your existing physical SIM card for an eSIM if you are already Faiba’s customer or purchase an eSIM (New purchases cost Sh300 while swapping costs Sh150).
  • You should then receive a QR code from the agent
  • Scan the code to activate eSIM functionality.
  • It will download and save your profile on the device
  • After which mobile subscription will be activated.

eSIM compatible devices

Android
GoogleSamsungMotorola
Pixel 2Galaxy FoldRazr 2019
Pixel 2 XLGalaxy Note20 5GRazr 5G
Pixel 3Galaxy Note20
Pixel 3 XLGalaxy Note20 Ultra 5GMicrosoft
Pixel 3aGalaxy Note20 UltraSurface Duo
Pixel 3a XLGalaxy S20 5GWindows 10 PCs
Pixel 4Galaxy S20Others
Pixel 4 XLGalaxy S20 Ultra 5GNuu Mobile X5
Pixel 4a 5GGalaxy S20 UltraLenovo Yoga 630
Pixel 4aGalaxy S20+ 5GHP Spectre Folio
Pixel 5Galaxy S20+Gemini PDA
 Apple/iOS
iPhoneiPadApple Watch
iPhone 11 Pro MaxiPad Pro 12.9‑inch (4th generation)Apple Watch Edition Series 6
iPhone 11 ProiPad Pro 12.9‑inch (3rd generation)Apple Watch SE
iPhone 11iPad Pro 11‑inch (2nd generation)Apple Watch Series 6 Aluminum
iPhone 12 mini *iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st generation)Apple Watch Series 6
iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPad Air (4th generation)
iPhone 12 ProiPad Air (3rd generation)
iPhone 12iPad (8th generation)
iPhone SE (2020) *iPad (7th generation)
iPhone XS Max *iPad mini (5th generation)
iPhone XS

Shuffle Play feature is coming to all Netflix users in 2021, company confirms in a letter

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Shuffle Play feature is coming to all Netflix users in 2021, company confirms in a letter

A shuffle play feature that has been in the works on Netflix’s streaming platform since 2019 is finally coming to full roll-out. The company confirmed in an official letter penned to shareholders, ending years of testing and finally opening the functionality to all of its users. The company has also made a major milestone in recent times, recording over 200 million paid subscribers. It’s by far the largest paid streaming platform with a massive subscriber base across the world.

Netflix has been testing the shuffle button across some of its subscribers to ensure everything works seamlessly once rolled-out on a global scale. When a user activates or clicks on the shuffle play button, the platform users its complex algorithm to choose and play a video it considers a best-fit for the user depending on watch history amongst other factors.  

Initially, the feature was available for testing only on TV shows, but the streaming giant expanded its functionality further to include movies as well where subscribers started seeing it appear on the platform for both movies and TV shows.

How to enable shuffle play to continuously watch random videos on Netflix

Once it becomes officially available, subscribers will see the Shuffle Play button appear on the home screen of Netflix once logged in. the button will appear below the account profile’s avatar. The algorithm will select anything from unfinished movies, something from your watch list or anything closer to what you’ve watched before.

How to deposit or withdraw money from Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) using a mobile phone

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How to deposit or withdraw money from Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) using a mobile phone

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) customers can easily move cash between their bank accounts and MPESA mobile money wallet. This can be achieved by using a smartphone app that’s available on both the App Store for iPhone users and Google Play for android users or using a USSD code on any type of handset. since the corona virus was declared to be a pandemic, there hasn’t been a better way to bank, than using your mobile phone which makes the social distancing directive by the government possible.

Besides just moving cash in between your bank account and MPESA, there are several services that can also be achieved by use of the USSD code for the bank’s customers. Services accessible through the USSD code include; balance enquiry, mini-statement request and airtime top up. Furthermore, if you opt to use the smartphone app, it has various safe authentication methods such as fingerprint, facial and PIN which is available on the USSD method as well.

How to deposit money from MPESA to your DTB bank account

  • On your mobile phone, head over to MPESA and select Lipa na MPESA
  • Next, choose Pay Bill from the menu
  • Then proceed to enter DTB MPESA Pay Bill number 516600 under Business Number option
  • Next, you’ll need to enter your DTB Account number, starting with the Branch code
  • Put the total amount you want to deposit followed by MPESA PIN
  • Confirm the transaction

How to withdraw money from your DTB account to MPESA

  • On your mobile phone, dial *382#
  • Next, choose Move Money and then select MPESA
  • You’ll need to choose the recipient or enter MPESA number
  • Then enter the total amount you want to withdraw
  • After confirming the transaction, proceed to put your mobile banking PIN
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